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CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this ____ day of________, 20XX, by and
between the COUNTY OF MONTROSE, Colorado , by and through its Board of County
Commissioners (hereinafter called "Owner" or "County"), and ________________,
(hereinafter called "Contractor"), for the Construction Project known as:
The Owner's Representative (OR) is _____________________________.
The Owner and Contractor agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1
THE WORK:
The Contractor shall complete all the work on the _________________________ as
specified in the Scope of Work included and also contained in the RFP attached hereto
and incorporated herein. The Work is generally desc ribed as
____________________________.
ARTICLE 2
TIME OF COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION:
2.1 The Work to be performed under this Contract shall be commenced upon receipt
of a Notice to Proceed and completed by ______________. Start date is
anticipated to be on or about ________________.
2.2 Except as otherwise required for the safety or protection of persons or the Work
or property at the Work Site or adjacent thereto, all Work at the Site shall be
performed between the hours of 7 AM and 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday,
unless otherwise provided in writing by Owner or OR, such consent not to be
unreasonably withheld.
ARTICLE 3
CONTRACT AMOUNT AND BASIS:
The Owner shall pay the Contractor the amount of $_____________________ for the
satisfactory performance of the Work, subject to additions and deductions by Change
Order as provided in the General Conditions, the following:
The unit price set forth on the Bid Schedule shall be the basis for the contract
price. Payment at the unit price will be based on actual measured quantities in
the Work, or planned quantities as stipulated in the Project Special Provisions,
except where the unit is a lump sum, in which case payment will be based upon
the lump sum price as stated.
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this ____ day of________, 20XX, by and
between the COUNTY OF MONTROSE, Colorado , by and through its Board of County
Commissioners (hereinafter called "Owner" or "County"), and ________________,
(hereinafter called "Contractor"), for the Construction Project known as:
The Owner's Representative (OR) is _____________________________.
The Owner and Contractor agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1
THE WORK:
The Contractor shall complete all the work on the _________________________ as
specified in the Scope of Work included and also contained in the RFP attached hereto
and incorporated herein. The Work is generally desc ribed as
____________________________.
ARTICLE 2
TIME OF COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION:
2.1 The Work to be performed under this Contract shall be commenced upon receipt
of a Notice to Proceed and completed by ______________. Start date is
anticipated to be on or about ________________.
2.2 Except as otherwise required for the safety or protection of persons or the Work
or property at the Work Site or adjacent thereto, all Work at the Site shall be
performed between the hours of 7 AM and 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday,
unless otherwise provided in writing by Owner or OR, such consent not to be
unreasonably withheld.
ARTICLE 3
CONTRACT AMOUNT AND BASIS:
The Owner shall pay the Contractor the amount of $_____________________ for the
satisfactory performance of the Work, subject to additions and deductions by Change
Order as provided in the General Conditions, the following:
The unit price set forth on the Bid Schedule shall be the basis for the contract
price. Payment at the unit price will be based on actual measured quantities in
the Work, or planned quantities as stipulated in the Project Special Provisions,
except where the unit is a lump sum, in which case payment will be based upon
the lump sum price as stated.
The Owner states, pursuant to C.R.S. 24-91-103.6(2)(a), that the amount of money
appropriated for this Contract is equal to or in excess of the contract amount set forth in
this Contract.
Pursuant to C.R.S. 24-91-103.6(2)(b), the Owner shall not issue any change order or
other directive requiring additional compensable work to be performed under this
Contract, which work causes the aggregate amount payable under the contract to
exceed the appropriated amount for the original contract, unless the Contractor is given
written assurance by the Owner that lawful appropriations to cover the costs of the
additional work have been made or unless such work is covered under a remedy-
granting provision in the Contract.
ARTICLE 4
PROGRESS PAYMENTS:
Based upon Applications for Payment submitted to the OR by the Contractor and
Certificates for Payment issued by the OR to the Owner, the Owner shall make
progress payments to the Contractor as follows:
Monthly progress payment requests shall be remitted within thirty (30)
days of issuance of Certificates for Payment by the OR to the Owner.
Ten percent (10%) of each amount certified for payment shall be retained by the Owner
until final payment.
(note CRS 24-91-103 requires retainage for public improvement projects in excess
of $150,000)
ARTICLE 5
FINAL PAYMENT:
After completion of the Work, provided the Contract be then fully performed, subject to
the provisions of Article 16 herein, the Owner shall publish a Notice of Final Settlement
twice at least 10 days prior to the date of Final Settlement. The Owner shall withhold
from final payments any amounts as required pursuant to C.R.S. § 38-26-107.
ARTICLE 6
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS:
6.1 The Contract Documents include:
· Construction Contract
· Project Special Provisions, if applicable
· Blueprints provided by Owner/OR and any applicable Drawings
· Addenda, if applicable
· Change Orders, if applicable
appropriated for this Contract is equal to or in excess of the contract amount set forth in
this Contract.
Pursuant to C.R.S. 24-91-103.6(2)(b), the Owner shall not issue any change order or
other directive requiring additional compensable work to be performed under this
Contract, which work causes the aggregate amount payable under the contract to
exceed the appropriated amount for the original contract, unless the Contractor is given
written assurance by the Owner that lawful appropriations to cover the costs of the
additional work have been made or unless such work is covered under a remedy-
granting provision in the Contract.
ARTICLE 4
PROGRESS PAYMENTS:
Based upon Applications for Payment submitted to the OR by the Contractor and
Certificates for Payment issued by the OR to the Owner, the Owner shall make
progress payments to the Contractor as follows:
Monthly progress payment requests shall be remitted within thirty (30)
days of issuance of Certificates for Payment by the OR to the Owner.
Ten percent (10%) of each amount certified for payment shall be retained by the Owner
until final payment.
(note CRS 24-91-103 requires retainage for public improvement projects in excess
of $150,000)
ARTICLE 5
FINAL PAYMENT:
After completion of the Work, provided the Contract be then fully performed, subject to
the provisions of Article 16 herein, the Owner shall publish a Notice of Final Settlement
twice at least 10 days prior to the date of Final Settlement. The Owner shall withhold
from final payments any amounts as required pursuant to C.R.S. § 38-26-107.
ARTICLE 6
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS:
6.1 The Contract Documents include:
· Construction Contract
· Project Special Provisions, if applicable
· Blueprints provided by Owner/OR and any applicable Drawings
· Addenda, if applicable
· Change Orders, if applicable
· Modifications, if applicable
· Written Interpretations of the Contract Documents, if applicable
· Performance Bond, as provided in Article 13 hereinbelow, if applicable
· Payment Bond, as provided in Article 13 hereinbelow, if applicable
· Materials Bond, as provided in Article 13 hereinbelow, if applicable
· Notice to Proceed
· Request For Proposals Package, Notice of Award, and signed copy of contract
with the Board of County Commissioners signature
· Certification of EEO Compliance
· Contractors Performance Capability Statement
· Owners Request for Proposals, attached
· Contractors Proposal, ___________________, attached
· Contractors Certification of Immigration Compliance, C.R.S. 18-17.5-101, et seq.
Contract standards include:
1997 Uniform Building Code & Montrose County Design Variables
6.2 The aforementioned documents form the Contract and what is required by any
one shall be as binding as if required by all. The intention of the Contract
Documents is to include all labor, materials, equipment and other items as
provided in Paragraph 10.2 necessary for the proper execution and completion of
the Work and the terms and conditions of payment therefore, and also to include
all Work which may be reasonably inferable from the Contract Documents as
being necessary to produce the intended results.
6.3 Two copies of the Contract Documents shall be signed by the Owner and the
Contractor. If either the Owner or the Contractor do not sign the Drawings,
Specifications, or any of the other Contract Documents, the OR shall identify
them. By executing the Contract, the Contractor represents that he has visited
the site and familiarized himself with the local conditions under which the Work is
to be performed.
6.4 The term Work as used in the Contract Documents includes all labor necessary
to produce the construction required by the Contract Documents, and all
materials and equipment incorporated or to be incorporated in such construction.
6.5 In the event that any of the covenants or provisions of this Contract
shall conflict with any of the provisions of the Request for Proposals or the
Contractors proposal, then this Contract shall control and shall be the governing
document. In the event that the Request for Proposals conflicts with the
Contractors proposal then the Request for Proposals shall control, it being the
intent that the work under the project is defined in this Contract and the Request
for Proposals.
ARTICLE 7
OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE (OR)
· Written Interpretations of the Contract Documents, if applicable
· Performance Bond, as provided in Article 13 hereinbelow, if applicable
· Payment Bond, as provided in Article 13 hereinbelow, if applicable
· Materials Bond, as provided in Article 13 hereinbelow, if applicable
· Notice to Proceed
· Request For Proposals Package, Notice of Award, and signed copy of contract
with the Board of County Commissioners signature
· Certification of EEO Compliance
· Contractors Performance Capability Statement
· Owners Request for Proposals, attached
· Contractors Proposal, ___________________, attached
· Contractors Certification of Immigration Compliance, C.R.S. 18-17.5-101, et seq.
Contract standards include:
1997 Uniform Building Code & Montrose County Design Variables
6.2 The aforementioned documents form the Contract and what is required by any
one shall be as binding as if required by all. The intention of the Contract
Documents is to include all labor, materials, equipment and other items as
provided in Paragraph 10.2 necessary for the proper execution and completion of
the Work and the terms and conditions of payment therefore, and also to include
all Work which may be reasonably inferable from the Contract Documents as
being necessary to produce the intended results.
6.3 Two copies of the Contract Documents shall be signed by the Owner and the
Contractor. If either the Owner or the Contractor do not sign the Drawings,
Specifications, or any of the other Contract Documents, the OR shall identify
them. By executing the Contract, the Contractor represents that he has visited
the site and familiarized himself with the local conditions under which the Work is
to be performed.
6.4 The term Work as used in the Contract Documents includes all labor necessary
to produce the construction required by the Contract Documents, and all
materials and equipment incorporated or to be incorporated in such construction.
6.5 In the event that any of the covenants or provisions of this Contract
shall conflict with any of the provisions of the Request for Proposals or the
Contractors proposal, then this Contract shall control and shall be the governing
document. In the event that the Request for Proposals conflicts with the
Contractors proposal then the Request for Proposals shall control, it being the
intent that the work under the project is defined in this Contract and the Request
for Proposals.
ARTICLE 7
OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE (OR)
7.1 The OR will provide general administration of the Contract and will be the
Owner's representative during construction and until issuance of the final
Certificate for Payment.
7.2 The OR shall at all times have access to the Work wherever it is in preparation
and progress.
7.3 The OR will make periodic visits to the site to determine in general if the Work is
proceeding in accordance with the Contract Documents. On the basis of on-site
observations, the OR will keep the Owner informed of the progress of the Work,
and will endeavor to guard the owner against defects and deficiencies in the
Work of the Contractor. The OR will not be required to make exhaustive or
continuous on-site inspections to check the quality or quantity of the Work. The
OR will not be responsible for construction means, methods, techniques,
sequences or procedures, or for safety precautions and programs in connection
with the Work, and will not be responsible for the Contractor's failure to carry out
the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents.
7.4 Based on such observations and the Contractor's Applications for Payment, the
OR will determine the amounts owing to the Contractor and will issue Certificates
for Payment in accordance with Article 16.
7.5 The OR will be, in the first instance, the interpreter of the requirements of the
Contract Documents. The OR will make decisions on all claims and disputes
between the Owner and the Contractor.
7.6 The OR will have authority to reject Work not conforming to the Contract
Documents.
ARTICLE 8
OWNER:
8.1 The Owner shall provide labor and equipment to establish sewer, water, electric,
and telephone lines as necessary.
8.2 The Owner has secured all necessary temporary easements or real property
acquisitions necessary for the Project and shall advise Contractor of the
boundaries of Owner's easements or property.
8.3 The Owner shall issue all instructions to the Contractor through the OR.
ARTICLE 9
CONTRACTOR:
9.1 The Contractor shall perform the work as an Independent Contractor pursuant to
Owner's representative during construction and until issuance of the final
Certificate for Payment.
7.2 The OR shall at all times have access to the Work wherever it is in preparation
and progress.
7.3 The OR will make periodic visits to the site to determine in general if the Work is
proceeding in accordance with the Contract Documents. On the basis of on-site
observations, the OR will keep the Owner informed of the progress of the Work,
and will endeavor to guard the owner against defects and deficiencies in the
Work of the Contractor. The OR will not be required to make exhaustive or
continuous on-site inspections to check the quality or quantity of the Work. The
OR will not be responsible for construction means, methods, techniques,
sequences or procedures, or for safety precautions and programs in connection
with the Work, and will not be responsible for the Contractor's failure to carry out
the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents.
7.4 Based on such observations and the Contractor's Applications for Payment, the
OR will determine the amounts owing to the Contractor and will issue Certificates
for Payment in accordance with Article 16.
7.5 The OR will be, in the first instance, the interpreter of the requirements of the
Contract Documents. The OR will make decisions on all claims and disputes
between the Owner and the Contractor.
7.6 The OR will have authority to reject Work not conforming to the Contract
Documents.
ARTICLE 8
OWNER:
8.1 The Owner shall provide labor and equipment to establish sewer, water, electric,
and telephone lines as necessary.
8.2 The Owner has secured all necessary temporary easements or real property
acquisitions necessary for the Project and shall advise Contractor of the
boundaries of Owner's easements or property.
8.3 The Owner shall issue all instructions to the Contractor through the OR.
ARTICLE 9
CONTRACTOR:
9.1 The Contractor shall perform the work as an Independent Contractor pursuant to
this Agreement.
9.2 The Contractor shall supervise and direct the Work, using Contractor's best skill
and attention. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for all construction
means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures and for coordinating all
portions of the Work under the Contract.
9.3 Unless otherwise specifically noted, the Contractor shall provide and pay for all
labor, expertise, materials, freight/delivery equipment, tools, construction
equipment and machinery, water, heat, utilities, transportation, and other facilities
and services necessary for the proper execution and completion of the Work.
9.4 The Contractor shall at all times enforce strict discipline and good order among
his employees, and shall not employ on the Work any unfit person or anyone not
skilled in the task assigned to him.
9.5 The Contractor shall comply with all OSHA and all applicable trade-related rules
and regulations.
9.6 The Contractor warrants to the Owner and the OR that all materials and
equipment incorporated in the Work will be new unless otherwise specified, and
that all Work will be of good quality, free from faults and defects and in
conformance with the Contract Documents. All Work not so conforming to these
standards may be considered defective.
9.7 The Contractor shall pay all sales, consumer, use and other similar taxes
required by law and shall secure all permits, and licenses necessary for the
execution of the Work at Contractor's expense. The Owner is exempt from state
and local sales and use taxes. Contractor shall take steps to obtain such
exemption from the Colorado Department of Revenue pursuant to C.R.S. §
39-26-114(1)(a) XIX and 114(d).
9.8 The Contractor shall give all notices and comply with all laws, ordinances, rules,
regulations, and orders of any public authority bearing on the performance of the
Work, and shall notify the OR if the Drawings, Specifications and Provisions are
at variance therewith.
9.9 The Contractor shall be responsible for the acts and omissions of all Contractor's
employees and all Sub-Contractors, their agents and employees and all other
persons performing any of the Work under a contract with the Contractor.
9.10 The Contractor shall review, stamp with his approval and submit all samples and
shop drawings as directed for approval of the OR for conformance with the
design concept and with the information given in the Contract Documents. The
Work shall be in accordance with approved samples and shop drawings.
9.2 The Contractor shall supervise and direct the Work, using Contractor's best skill
and attention. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for all construction
means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures and for coordinating all
portions of the Work under the Contract.
9.3 Unless otherwise specifically noted, the Contractor shall provide and pay for all
labor, expertise, materials, freight/delivery equipment, tools, construction
equipment and machinery, water, heat, utilities, transportation, and other facilities
and services necessary for the proper execution and completion of the Work.
9.4 The Contractor shall at all times enforce strict discipline and good order among
his employees, and shall not employ on the Work any unfit person or anyone not
skilled in the task assigned to him.
9.5 The Contractor shall comply with all OSHA and all applicable trade-related rules
and regulations.
9.6 The Contractor warrants to the Owner and the OR that all materials and
equipment incorporated in the Work will be new unless otherwise specified, and
that all Work will be of good quality, free from faults and defects and in
conformance with the Contract Documents. All Work not so conforming to these
standards may be considered defective.
9.7 The Contractor shall pay all sales, consumer, use and other similar taxes
required by law and shall secure all permits, and licenses necessary for the
execution of the Work at Contractor's expense. The Owner is exempt from state
and local sales and use taxes. Contractor shall take steps to obtain such
exemption from the Colorado Department of Revenue pursuant to C.R.S. §
39-26-114(1)(a) XIX and 114(d).
9.8 The Contractor shall give all notices and comply with all laws, ordinances, rules,
regulations, and orders of any public authority bearing on the performance of the
Work, and shall notify the OR if the Drawings, Specifications and Provisions are
at variance therewith.
9.9 The Contractor shall be responsible for the acts and omissions of all Contractor's
employees and all Sub-Contractors, their agents and employees and all other
persons performing any of the Work under a contract with the Contractor.
9.10 The Contractor shall review, stamp with his approval and submit all samples and
shop drawings as directed for approval of the OR for conformance with the
design concept and with the information given in the Contract Documents. The
Work shall be in accordance with approved samples and shop drawings.
9.11 The Contractor at all times shall keep the premises free from accumulation of
waste materials and debris caused by Contractor's operations. This provision is
imperative. At the completion of the Work, Contractor shall leave the Project site
in a neat and orderly condition.
ARTICLE 10
SUBCONTRACTS:
10.1 A Subcontractor is a person who has a contract with the Contractor to perform
any of the Work at the site.
10.2 Unless otherwise specified in the Contract Documents or in the Instructions to
Bidders, the Contractor, as soon as practicable after the award of the Contract,
shall furnish to the OR in writing a list of the names of Subcontractors proposed
for the principal portions of the Work. The Contractor shall not employ any
Subcontractor to whom the OR or the Owner may have a reasonable objection.
The Contractor shall not be required to employ any Subcontractor to whom he
has a reasonable objection. Contracts between the Contractor and the
Subcontractor shall be in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and shall
include the General Conditions of this Agreement insofar as applicable.
ARTICLE 11
DECISIONS ON DISPUTES:
11.1. The provisions of this Article shall govern the procedures to be followed in the
event of a dispute.
11.2 Representative shall be the initial interpreter of the requirements of the Contract
Documents and judge the acceptability of the Work thereunder. Claims, disputes
and other matters relating to the acceptability of the Work or the interpretation of
the requirements of the Contract Documents pertaining to the performance and
furnishing of the Work and changes in the Work and Contract Times will be
referred initially to the OR in writing with a request for a decision. Written notice
of each such claim, dispute or other matter will be delivered by the Contractor to
the OR promptly after the occurrence or event giving rise thereto. The OR will
render a decision in writing promptly after receipt of the submittal, allowing
sufficient time for review of the matter. The OR's decision on such claim, dispute
or other matter will be final and binding upon the Contractor.
11.3 When functioning under these provisions, the OR will remain impartial to both the
Contractor and the County, and will not be liable in connection with any
interpretation or decision rendered in good faith in such capacity.
ARTICLE 12
ROYALTIES AND PATENTS:
waste materials and debris caused by Contractor's operations. This provision is
imperative. At the completion of the Work, Contractor shall leave the Project site
in a neat and orderly condition.
ARTICLE 10
SUBCONTRACTS:
10.1 A Subcontractor is a person who has a contract with the Contractor to perform
any of the Work at the site.
10.2 Unless otherwise specified in the Contract Documents or in the Instructions to
Bidders, the Contractor, as soon as practicable after the award of the Contract,
shall furnish to the OR in writing a list of the names of Subcontractors proposed
for the principal portions of the Work. The Contractor shall not employ any
Subcontractor to whom the OR or the Owner may have a reasonable objection.
The Contractor shall not be required to employ any Subcontractor to whom he
has a reasonable objection. Contracts between the Contractor and the
Subcontractor shall be in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and shall
include the General Conditions of this Agreement insofar as applicable.
ARTICLE 11
DECISIONS ON DISPUTES:
11.1. The provisions of this Article shall govern the procedures to be followed in the
event of a dispute.
11.2 Representative shall be the initial interpreter of the requirements of the Contract
Documents and judge the acceptability of the Work thereunder. Claims, disputes
and other matters relating to the acceptability of the Work or the interpretation of
the requirements of the Contract Documents pertaining to the performance and
furnishing of the Work and changes in the Work and Contract Times will be
referred initially to the OR in writing with a request for a decision. Written notice
of each such claim, dispute or other matter will be delivered by the Contractor to
the OR promptly after the occurrence or event giving rise thereto. The OR will
render a decision in writing promptly after receipt of the submittal, allowing
sufficient time for review of the matter. The OR's decision on such claim, dispute
or other matter will be final and binding upon the Contractor.
11.3 When functioning under these provisions, the OR will remain impartial to both the
Contractor and the County, and will not be liable in connection with any
interpretation or decision rendered in good faith in such capacity.
ARTICLE 12
ROYALTIES AND PATENTS:
The Contractor shall pay all royalties and license fees. The Contractor shall defend all
suits or claims for infringement of any patent rights and shall save the Owner harmless
from loss on account thereof.
ARTICLE 13
PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS:
A Performance Bond, Payment Bond and Materials Bond shall be submitted by
Contractor for all as indicated in Article 6. Each bond shall be in the amount of the One
Hundred Percent (100%) of contract sum and shall either be in the form supplied by
Owner or shall be in such other form as approved by Owner. The bond shall make
reference to this Contract, and may be drawn against in an appropriate amount as
determined by the Owner in its sole discretion, when any damages to the Owner result
from the Contractors services pursuant to this Contract, or Contractors malfeasance,
misfeasance, or breach in the performance hereof. The purpose of the bond is to
secure the performance of and the compliance with this Contract by and between the
Contractor and Owner; the bond shall not be transferable. Each bond shall comply with
the requirements of C.R.S. §§ 38-26-105 and 106.
(note CRS 38-26-105 and 106 require a payment and performance bond (or money
order or certified check payable to Montrose County Treasurer to hold) in the
amount of at least 50% of the contract price for county public improvement
projects in excess of $50,000)
ARTICLE 14
DELAY:
14.1 All of the Work will be completed and ready for final payment by the date
specified in this Agreement.
14.2 If the Contractor is delayed at any time in the progress of the Work by changes
ordered in the Work, by labor disputes, fire, unusual delay in transportation,
unavoidable casualties, causes beyond the Contractor's control, or by any cause
which the OR may determine justifies the delay, then the Contract Time shall be
extended by Change Order for such reasonable time as the OR may determine.
ARTICLE 15
PAYMENTS:
15.1 Payments shall be made as provided in Article 4 of this Contract.
15.2 Payments may be withheld on account of (1) defective Work not remedied, (2)
claims asserted or evidence which indicates probable assertion of claims, (3)
failure of the Contractor to make payments properly to Sub-Contractors or for
labor, materials, or equipment, (4) damage to another Contractor or Owner, or (5)
unsatisfactory prosecution of the Work by the Contractor.
suits or claims for infringement of any patent rights and shall save the Owner harmless
from loss on account thereof.
ARTICLE 13
PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS:
A Performance Bond, Payment Bond and Materials Bond shall be submitted by
Contractor for all as indicated in Article 6. Each bond shall be in the amount of the One
Hundred Percent (100%) of contract sum and shall either be in the form supplied by
Owner or shall be in such other form as approved by Owner. The bond shall make
reference to this Contract, and may be drawn against in an appropriate amount as
determined by the Owner in its sole discretion, when any damages to the Owner result
from the Contractors services pursuant to this Contract, or Contractors malfeasance,
misfeasance, or breach in the performance hereof. The purpose of the bond is to
secure the performance of and the compliance with this Contract by and between the
Contractor and Owner; the bond shall not be transferable. Each bond shall comply with
the requirements of C.R.S. §§ 38-26-105 and 106.
(note CRS 38-26-105 and 106 require a payment and performance bond (or money
order or certified check payable to Montrose County Treasurer to hold) in the
amount of at least 50% of the contract price for county public improvement
projects in excess of $50,000)
ARTICLE 14
DELAY:
14.1 All of the Work will be completed and ready for final payment by the date
specified in this Agreement.
14.2 If the Contractor is delayed at any time in the progress of the Work by changes
ordered in the Work, by labor disputes, fire, unusual delay in transportation,
unavoidable casualties, causes beyond the Contractor's control, or by any cause
which the OR may determine justifies the delay, then the Contract Time shall be
extended by Change Order for such reasonable time as the OR may determine.
ARTICLE 15
PAYMENTS:
15.1 Payments shall be made as provided in Article 4 of this Contract.
15.2 Payments may be withheld on account of (1) defective Work not remedied, (2)
claims asserted or evidence which indicates probable assertion of claims, (3)
failure of the Contractor to make payments properly to Sub-Contractors or for
labor, materials, or equipment, (4) damage to another Contractor or Owner, or (5)
unsatisfactory prosecution of the Work by the Contractor.
15.3 Final payment shall not be due until (1) the Contractor has delivered to the
Owner a bond, a clean irrevocable letter of credit, cash or other security
satisfactory to the Owner indemnifying Owner against any claim which has been
asserted by anyone for labor, materials, equipment or otherwise arising out of the
contract or on account of any claim which either Owner or Contractor believes
may be asserted, (2) the Owner has inspected and approved the Work as
complying with the contract, (3) written consent of surety, if any is given, (4) any
manufacturers or suppliers warranties and equipment literature, and any as built
plans required are delivered to Owner, and (5) the Owner and Contractor have
complied with all requirements for Final Settlement imposed by applicable law.
ARTICLE 16
PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY AND RISK OF LOSS :
The Contractor shall be responsible for initiating, maintaining, and supervising all safety
precautions and programs in connection with the Work. He shall take all reasonable
precautions for the safety of, and shall provide all reasonable protection to prevent
damage, injury or loss to (1) all employees on the Work and other persons who may be
affected thereby, (2) all the Work and all materials and equipment to be incorporated
therein, and (3) other property at the site or elsewhere. Contractor shall bear all risk of
loss to the work, or materials or equipment for the work due to fire, theft, vandalism, or
other casualty or cause, until the work is fully completed and accepted by the Owner.
He shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and orders of
any public authority having jurisdiction for the safety of persons or property or to protect
them from damage, injury or loss. All damage or loss to any property caused in whole
or in part by the Contractor, any Sub Contractor, any Sub-Subcontractor or anyone
directly or indirectly employed by any of them, or by anyone for whose acts any of them
may be liable, shall be remedied by the Contractor.
ARTICLE 17
INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE :
Indemnification
17.1 The Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the Owner and the OR and
their respective officers, agents and employees, insurers, and self-insurance
pool, from and against all liability, claims and demands, on account of injury, loss
or damage, including without limitation claims arising from bodily injury, personal
injury, sickness, disease, death, property loss or damage, or any other loss of
any kind whatsoever, which arise out of or are in any way connected with this
Contract, if such injury, loss, or damage is caused in whole or in part by, or is
claimed to be caused in whole or in part by, the act, omission, error, professional
error, mistake, negligence, or other fault of the Contractor or any Subcontractor
of the Contractor, or any officer, employee, representative, or agent of the
Contractor or any Subcontractor of the Contractor, or which arise out of any
Owner a bond, a clean irrevocable letter of credit, cash or other security
satisfactory to the Owner indemnifying Owner against any claim which has been
asserted by anyone for labor, materials, equipment or otherwise arising out of the
contract or on account of any claim which either Owner or Contractor believes
may be asserted, (2) the Owner has inspected and approved the Work as
complying with the contract, (3) written consent of surety, if any is given, (4) any
manufacturers or suppliers warranties and equipment literature, and any as built
plans required are delivered to Owner, and (5) the Owner and Contractor have
complied with all requirements for Final Settlement imposed by applicable law.
ARTICLE 16
PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY AND RISK OF LOSS :
The Contractor shall be responsible for initiating, maintaining, and supervising all safety
precautions and programs in connection with the Work. He shall take all reasonable
precautions for the safety of, and shall provide all reasonable protection to prevent
damage, injury or loss to (1) all employees on the Work and other persons who may be
affected thereby, (2) all the Work and all materials and equipment to be incorporated
therein, and (3) other property at the site or elsewhere. Contractor shall bear all risk of
loss to the work, or materials or equipment for the work due to fire, theft, vandalism, or
other casualty or cause, until the work is fully completed and accepted by the Owner.
He shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and orders of
any public authority having jurisdiction for the safety of persons or property or to protect
them from damage, injury or loss. All damage or loss to any property caused in whole
or in part by the Contractor, any Sub Contractor, any Sub-Subcontractor or anyone
directly or indirectly employed by any of them, or by anyone for whose acts any of them
may be liable, shall be remedied by the Contractor.
ARTICLE 17
INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE :
Indemnification
17.1 The Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the Owner and the OR and
their respective officers, agents and employees, insurers, and self-insurance
pool, from and against all liability, claims and demands, on account of injury, loss
or damage, including without limitation claims arising from bodily injury, personal
injury, sickness, disease, death, property loss or damage, or any other loss of
any kind whatsoever, which arise out of or are in any way connected with this
Contract, if such injury, loss, or damage is caused in whole or in part by, or is
claimed to be caused in whole or in part by, the act, omission, error, professional
error, mistake, negligence, or other fault of the Contractor or any Subcontractor
of the Contractor, or any officer, employee, representative, or agent of the
Contractor or any Subcontractor of the Contractor, or which arise out of any
worker's compensation claim of any employee of the Contractor or any
Subcontractor of the Contractor.
17.2 The Contractor agrees to investigate, handle, respond to, and to provide defense
for and defend against, any such liability, claims or demands at the sole expense
of the Contractor, or at the option of the Owner, agrees to pay the Owner or
reimburse the Owner for defense costs incurred by the Owner in connection with,
any such liability, claims or demands. In carrying out any of the provisions of this
Contract or in exercising any power or authority thereby, there shall be no
personal liability of the Owner or the Owner's Representative, or officials,
attorneys, employees and agents thereof.
17.3 The Contractor also agrees to bear all other costs and expenses related thereto,
including court costs and attorney fees, whether any such liability, claims or
demands alleged are groundless, false or fraudulent. The obligation of these
provisions shall not extend to any injury, loss or damage which is caused by the
act, omission or other fault of the Owner
Insurance
17.4 The Contractor agrees to procure and maintain, at its own cost, a policy or
policies of insurance sufficient to insure against all liability, claims, demands, and
other obligations assumed by the Contractor pursuant to Section 18.1. Such
insurance shall be in addition to any other insurance requirements imposed by
this contract or by law. The Contractor shall not be relieved of any liability,
claims, demands, or other obligations assumed pursuant to Section 18.1 by
reason of its failure to procure or maintain insurance, or by reason of its failure to
procure or maintain insurance in sufficient amounts, durations, or types.
17.5 Contractor shall procure and maintain, and shall cause any Subcontractor of the
Contractor to procure and maintain, the minimum insurance coverages listed
below. Such coverages shall be procured and maintained with forms and
insurers acceptable to Owner. All coverages shall be continuously maintained to
cover all liability, claims, demands, and other obligations assumed by the
Contractor pursuant to Section 18.1. In the case of any claims-made policy, the
necessary retroactive dates and extended reporting periods shall be procured to
maintain such continuous coverage.
(a) Worker's Compensation insurance to cover obligations imposed by
applicable laws for any employee engaged in the performance of work
under this contract. Evidence of qualified self-insured status may be
substituted for the Workmen's Compensation requirements of this
paragraph.
(b) Commercial General Liability insurance with minimum combined single
limits of ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000) each occurrence and
Subcontractor of the Contractor.
17.2 The Contractor agrees to investigate, handle, respond to, and to provide defense
for and defend against, any such liability, claims or demands at the sole expense
of the Contractor, or at the option of the Owner, agrees to pay the Owner or
reimburse the Owner for defense costs incurred by the Owner in connection with,
any such liability, claims or demands. In carrying out any of the provisions of this
Contract or in exercising any power or authority thereby, there shall be no
personal liability of the Owner or the Owner's Representative, or officials,
attorneys, employees and agents thereof.
17.3 The Contractor also agrees to bear all other costs and expenses related thereto,
including court costs and attorney fees, whether any such liability, claims or
demands alleged are groundless, false or fraudulent. The obligation of these
provisions shall not extend to any injury, loss or damage which is caused by the
act, omission or other fault of the Owner
Insurance
17.4 The Contractor agrees to procure and maintain, at its own cost, a policy or
policies of insurance sufficient to insure against all liability, claims, demands, and
other obligations assumed by the Contractor pursuant to Section 18.1. Such
insurance shall be in addition to any other insurance requirements imposed by
this contract or by law. The Contractor shall not be relieved of any liability,
claims, demands, or other obligations assumed pursuant to Section 18.1 by
reason of its failure to procure or maintain insurance, or by reason of its failure to
procure or maintain insurance in sufficient amounts, durations, or types.
17.5 Contractor shall procure and maintain, and shall cause any Subcontractor of the
Contractor to procure and maintain, the minimum insurance coverages listed
below. Such coverages shall be procured and maintained with forms and
insurers acceptable to Owner. All coverages shall be continuously maintained to
cover all liability, claims, demands, and other obligations assumed by the
Contractor pursuant to Section 18.1. In the case of any claims-made policy, the
necessary retroactive dates and extended reporting periods shall be procured to
maintain such continuous coverage.
(a) Worker's Compensation insurance to cover obligations imposed by
applicable laws for any employee engaged in the performance of work
under this contract. Evidence of qualified self-insured status may be
substituted for the Workmen's Compensation requirements of this
paragraph.
(b) Commercial General Liability insurance with minimum combined single
limits of ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000) each occurrence and
ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000) aggregate. The po licy shall be
applicable to all premises and operations. The policy shall include
coverage for bodily injury, broad form property damage (including
completed operations), personal injury (including coverage for contractual
and employee acts), blanket contractual, independent contractors,
products, and completed operations. The policy shall include coverage for
explosion, collapse, and underground hazards. The policy shall contain a
severability of interests provision.
(c) Comprehensive Automobile Liability insurance with minimum combined
single limits for bodily injury and property damage of not less than FIVE
HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($500,000) each occurrence and
FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($500,000) aggregate with
respect to each of Contractor's owned, hired and non-owned vehicles
assigned to or used in performance of the services. The policy shall
contain a severability of interests provision. If the Contractor has no
owned automobiles, the requirements of this Paragraph shall be met by
each employee of the Contractor providing services to the Owner under
this contract.
(d) Professional/Contractor Liability insurance with minimum limits of ONE
MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000) each occurrence and ON E MILLION
DOLLARS ($1,000,000) aggregate.
17.6 The policy required by paragraphs (b) and (c) above shall be endorsed to include
Owner and the Owner's Representative, and officers and employees thereof, as
additional insureds. Every policy required above shall be primary insurance and
any insurance carried by Owner, its officers, or its employees, or carried by or
provided through any insurance pool of Owner, shall be excess and not
contributory insurance to that provided by Contractor. No additional insured
endorsement to any policy shall contain any exclusion for bodily injury or property
damage arising from completed operations. The Contractor shall be solely
responsible for any deductible losses under any policy required above.
17.7 The certificate of insurance provided by Owner shall be completed by the
Contractor's insurance agent as evidence that policies providing the required
coverages, conditions, and minimum limits are in full force and effect, and shall
be reviewed and approved by Owner prior to commencement of the contract. No
other form of certificate shall be used. The certificate shall identify this Contract
and shall provide that the coverages afforded under the policies shall not be
cancelled, terminated or materially changed until at least thirty (30) days prior
written notice has been given to Owner. Any statement of the certificates which
describe this 30-day prior written notice as being less than obligatory shall be
stricken and initialed by the insurance agent completing the certificates. The
completed certificate of insurance shall be sent to Owner.
applicable to all premises and operations. The policy shall include
coverage for bodily injury, broad form property damage (including
completed operations), personal injury (including coverage for contractual
and employee acts), blanket contractual, independent contractors,
products, and completed operations. The policy shall include coverage for
explosion, collapse, and underground hazards. The policy shall contain a
severability of interests provision.
(c) Comprehensive Automobile Liability insurance with minimum combined
single limits for bodily injury and property damage of not less than FIVE
HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($500,000) each occurrence and
FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($500,000) aggregate with
respect to each of Contractor's owned, hired and non-owned vehicles
assigned to or used in performance of the services. The policy shall
contain a severability of interests provision. If the Contractor has no
owned automobiles, the requirements of this Paragraph shall be met by
each employee of the Contractor providing services to the Owner under
this contract.
(d) Professional/Contractor Liability insurance with minimum limits of ONE
MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000) each occurrence and ON E MILLION
DOLLARS ($1,000,000) aggregate.
17.6 The policy required by paragraphs (b) and (c) above shall be endorsed to include
Owner and the Owner's Representative, and officers and employees thereof, as
additional insureds. Every policy required above shall be primary insurance and
any insurance carried by Owner, its officers, or its employees, or carried by or
provided through any insurance pool of Owner, shall be excess and not
contributory insurance to that provided by Contractor. No additional insured
endorsement to any policy shall contain any exclusion for bodily injury or property
damage arising from completed operations. The Contractor shall be solely
responsible for any deductible losses under any policy required above.
17.7 The certificate of insurance provided by Owner shall be completed by the
Contractor's insurance agent as evidence that policies providing the required
coverages, conditions, and minimum limits are in full force and effect, and shall
be reviewed and approved by Owner prior to commencement of the contract. No
other form of certificate shall be used. The certificate shall identify this Contract
and shall provide that the coverages afforded under the policies shall not be
cancelled, terminated or materially changed until at least thirty (30) days prior
written notice has been given to Owner. Any statement of the certificates which
describe this 30-day prior written notice as being less than obligatory shall be
stricken and initialed by the insurance agent completing the certificates. The
completed certificate of insurance shall be sent to Owner.
17.8 Failure on the part of the Contractor to procure or maintain policies providing the
required coverages, conditions, and minimum limits shall constitute a material
breach of contract upon which Owner may immediately terminate this contract, or
at its discretion Owner may procure or renew any such policy or any extended
reporting period thereto and may pay any and all premiums in connection
therewith, and all monies so paid by Owner shall be repaid by Contractor to
Owner upon demand, or Owner may offset the cost of the premiums against any
monies due to Contractor from Owner.
17.9 Owner reserves the right to request and receive a certified copy of any policy and
any endorsement thereto.
17.10 The parties hereto understand and agree that Owner is relying on, and does not
waive or intend to waive by any provision of this contract, the monetary
limitations (presently $150,000 per person and $600,000 per occurrence) or any
other rights, immunities, and protections provided by the Colorado Governmental
Immunity Act, C.R.S. § 24-10-101 et seq., as amended, or otherwise available to
Owner, its officers, or its employees.
17.11 The Agreement shall not be executed, and no notice or authorization to proceed
shall be given to Contractor until the Certificates required above, are submitted
and approved by the Owner.
ARTICLE 18
PROPERTY INSURANCE :
18.1 Unless otherwise provided, the Contractor shall purchase and maintain property
insurance upon the entire Work at the site to the full insurable value thereof. This
insurance shall include the interest of the Owner, the Contractor, Subcontractors
and Sub-Subcontractors in the Work and shall insure against the perils of Fire,
Theft, Extended Coverage, Vandalism and Malicious Mischief. Such policy shall
be an "all-risk" Builders Risk policy.
18.2 Any insured loss is to be adjusted with the Owner and made payable to the
Owner as trustee for the insureds, as their interests may appear, subject to the
requirements of any mortgagee clause.
18.3 The Contractor shall file a copy of all such policies with the Owner prior to the
commencement of the Work.
18.4 The Owner and Contractor waive all rights against each other for damages
caused by fire or other perils to the extent covered by insurance provided under
this paragraph. The Contractor shall require similar waivers by Subcontractors
and Sub-Subcontractors.
ARTICLE 19
required coverages, conditions, and minimum limits shall constitute a material
breach of contract upon which Owner may immediately terminate this contract, or
at its discretion Owner may procure or renew any such policy or any extended
reporting period thereto and may pay any and all premiums in connection
therewith, and all monies so paid by Owner shall be repaid by Contractor to
Owner upon demand, or Owner may offset the cost of the premiums against any
monies due to Contractor from Owner.
17.9 Owner reserves the right to request and receive a certified copy of any policy and
any endorsement thereto.
17.10 The parties hereto understand and agree that Owner is relying on, and does not
waive or intend to waive by any provision of this contract, the monetary
limitations (presently $150,000 per person and $600,000 per occurrence) or any
other rights, immunities, and protections provided by the Colorado Governmental
Immunity Act, C.R.S. § 24-10-101 et seq., as amended, or otherwise available to
Owner, its officers, or its employees.
17.11 The Agreement shall not be executed, and no notice or authorization to proceed
shall be given to Contractor until the Certificates required above, are submitted
and approved by the Owner.
ARTICLE 18
PROPERTY INSURANCE :
18.1 Unless otherwise provided, the Contractor shall purchase and maintain property
insurance upon the entire Work at the site to the full insurable value thereof. This
insurance shall include the interest of the Owner, the Contractor, Subcontractors
and Sub-Subcontractors in the Work and shall insure against the perils of Fire,
Theft, Extended Coverage, Vandalism and Malicious Mischief. Such policy shall
be an "all-risk" Builders Risk policy.
18.2 Any insured loss is to be adjusted with the Owner and made payable to the
Owner as trustee for the insureds, as their interests may appear, subject to the
requirements of any mortgagee clause.
18.3 The Contractor shall file a copy of all such policies with the Owner prior to the
commencement of the Work.
18.4 The Owner and Contractor waive all rights against each other for damages
caused by fire or other perils to the extent covered by insurance provided under
this paragraph. The Contractor shall require similar waivers by Subcontractors
and Sub-Subcontractors.
ARTICLE 19
ACCEPTANCE OF THE WORK:
19.1 The Contractor shall correct any Work that fails to conform to the requirements of
the Contract Documents where such failure to conform appears during the
progress of the Work, and shall remedy any defects due to faulty materials,
equipment or workmanship which appear within a period of one year from the
Date of Final Settlement of the Contract or within such longer period of time as
may be prescribed by law or by the terms of any applicable special guarantee
required by the Contract Documents. The provisions of this Article apply to Work
done by Subcontractors as well as to Work done by direct employees of the
Contractor, and are in addition to any other remedies or warranties provided by
law.
19.2 No act of the Owner or the Owner's Representative, either in superintending or
directing the Work, or any extension of time for the completion of the Work, shall
be regarded as an acceptance of such Work or any part thereof, or of materials
used therein, either wholly or in part. Acceptance shall be evidenced only by the
final certificate of the Owner. Before any final certificate shall issue, Contractor
shall execute an affidavit on the certificate that it accepts the same in full
payment and settlement of all claims on account of Work done and materials
furnished under this Contract, and that all claims for materials provided or labor
performed have been paid or set aside in full. No waiver of any breach of this
Contract by the Owner or anyone acting on Owner's behalf shall be held as a
waiver of any other subsequent breach thereof.
19.3 Contractor agrees to guarantee all work under this Contract for a period of one
year from the date of Final Settlement by the Owner. If any unsatisfactory
condition or damage develops within the time of this guaranty due to materials or
workmanship that are defective, inferior, or not in accordance with the Contract,
as reasonably determined by the Owner or the OR, then the Contractor shall,
when notified by the Owner or OR, immediately place such guaranteed Work in a
condition satisfactory to the Owner or OR
ARTICLE 20
CHANGES IN THE WORK:
20.1 The Owner without invalidating the Contract may order Changes in the Work
consisting of additions, deletions, or modifications with the Contract Sum and the
Contract Time being adjusted accordingly.
20.2 All such changes in the Work shall be authorized by written Change Order signed
by the Owner.
20.3 The Contract Sum and the Contract Time may be changed only by Change
Order.
19.1 The Contractor shall correct any Work that fails to conform to the requirements of
the Contract Documents where such failure to conform appears during the
progress of the Work, and shall remedy any defects due to faulty materials,
equipment or workmanship which appear within a period of one year from the
Date of Final Settlement of the Contract or within such longer period of time as
may be prescribed by law or by the terms of any applicable special guarantee
required by the Contract Documents. The provisions of this Article apply to Work
done by Subcontractors as well as to Work done by direct employees of the
Contractor, and are in addition to any other remedies or warranties provided by
law.
19.2 No act of the Owner or the Owner's Representative, either in superintending or
directing the Work, or any extension of time for the completion of the Work, shall
be regarded as an acceptance of such Work or any part thereof, or of materials
used therein, either wholly or in part. Acceptance shall be evidenced only by the
final certificate of the Owner. Before any final certificate shall issue, Contractor
shall execute an affidavit on the certificate that it accepts the same in full
payment and settlement of all claims on account of Work done and materials
furnished under this Contract, and that all claims for materials provided or labor
performed have been paid or set aside in full. No waiver of any breach of this
Contract by the Owner or anyone acting on Owner's behalf shall be held as a
waiver of any other subsequent breach thereof.
19.3 Contractor agrees to guarantee all work under this Contract for a period of one
year from the date of Final Settlement by the Owner. If any unsatisfactory
condition or damage develops within the time of this guaranty due to materials or
workmanship that are defective, inferior, or not in accordance with the Contract,
as reasonably determined by the Owner or the OR, then the Contractor shall,
when notified by the Owner or OR, immediately place such guaranteed Work in a
condition satisfactory to the Owner or OR
ARTICLE 20
CHANGES IN THE WORK:
20.1 The Owner without invalidating the Contract may order Changes in the Work
consisting of additions, deletions, or modifications with the Contract Sum and the
Contract Time being adjusted accordingly.
20.2 All such changes in the Work shall be authorized by written Change Order signed
by the Owner.
20.3 The Contract Sum and the Contract Time may be changed only by Change
Order.
20.4 The cost or credit to the Owner, if any, from a Change in the Work shall be
determined by unit prices if specified in the contract documents, or by mutual
agreement.
ARTICLE 21
TERMINATION BY THE CONTRACTOR:
If the OR fails to issue a payment for a period of thirty days through no fault of the
Contractor, or if the Owner fails to make payment thereon for a period of thirty days
from issuance of a payment, the Contractor may, upon fourteen days' written notice to
the Owner and the OR, terminate the Contract, provided however, that OR or Owner
shall first have an opportunity to remit such payment within the fourteen day period
following written notice.
ARTICLE 22
TERMINATION BY THE OWNER:
If the Contractor defaults or neglects to carry out the Work in accordance with the
Contract Documents or fails to perform any provision of the Contract, the Owner may,
after fourteen days' written notice to the Contractor and without prejudice to any other
remedy Owner may have, make good such deficiencies and may deduct the cost
thereof from the payment then or thereafter due the Contractor or, at Owner's option,
may terminate Contractor's work under the Contract and take possession of the site and
of all materials, equipment, tools, and construction equipment and machinery thereon
owned by the Contractor and may finish the Work by whatever method Owner may
deem expedient, and if the unpaid balance of the Contract Sum exceeds the expense of
finishing the Work, such excess shall be paid to the Contractor, but if such expense
exceeds such unpaid balance, the Contractor shall pay the difference to the Owner.
These rights and remedies are in addition to any right to damages or other rights and
remedies allowed by law.
ARTICLE 23
PERMITS:
Contractor shall obtain and pay for all necessary permits and licenses relative to the
Project.
ARTICLE 24
CONDITIONS OF THE WORK SITE:
24.1 The information and data shown or indicated in the Contract Documents with
respect to existing underground facilities at or contiguous to the site is based
upon information and data furnished to the County by the owners of such
underground facilities. The County shall not be responsible for the accuracy or
completeness of any such information or data, to the extent that it does not
concern County-owned facilities.
determined by unit prices if specified in the contract documents, or by mutual
agreement.
ARTICLE 21
TERMINATION BY THE CONTRACTOR:
If the OR fails to issue a payment for a period of thirty days through no fault of the
Contractor, or if the Owner fails to make payment thereon for a period of thirty days
from issuance of a payment, the Contractor may, upon fourteen days' written notice to
the Owner and the OR, terminate the Contract, provided however, that OR or Owner
shall first have an opportunity to remit such payment within the fourteen day period
following written notice.
ARTICLE 22
TERMINATION BY THE OWNER:
If the Contractor defaults or neglects to carry out the Work in accordance with the
Contract Documents or fails to perform any provision of the Contract, the Owner may,
after fourteen days' written notice to the Contractor and without prejudice to any other
remedy Owner may have, make good such deficiencies and may deduct the cost
thereof from the payment then or thereafter due the Contractor or, at Owner's option,
may terminate Contractor's work under the Contract and take possession of the site and
of all materials, equipment, tools, and construction equipment and machinery thereon
owned by the Contractor and may finish the Work by whatever method Owner may
deem expedient, and if the unpaid balance of the Contract Sum exceeds the expense of
finishing the Work, such excess shall be paid to the Contractor, but if such expense
exceeds such unpaid balance, the Contractor shall pay the difference to the Owner.
These rights and remedies are in addition to any right to damages or other rights and
remedies allowed by law.
ARTICLE 23
PERMITS:
Contractor shall obtain and pay for all necessary permits and licenses relative to the
Project.
ARTICLE 24
CONDITIONS OF THE WORK SITE:
24.1 The information and data shown or indicated in the Contract Documents with
respect to existing underground facilities at or contiguous to the site is based
upon information and data furnished to the County by the owners of such
underground facilities. The County shall not be responsible for the accuracy or
completeness of any such information or data, to the extent that it does not
concern County-owned facilities.
24.2 Contractor shall be responsible for reviewing and checking all such information
and data, locating all underground facilities as shown or indicated in the Contract
Documents, coordination of the Work with the owners of such facilities, and the
safety and protection of all such underground facilities, and repairing any
damage thereto resulting from the Work.
ARTICLE 25
SAFETY:
Contractor shall be responsible for initiating, maintaining and supervising all safety
precautions and programs in connections with the Work. The Contractor shall take all
reasonable safety precautions and provide all reasonable protection to prevent damage,
injury, or loss to all employees and Subcontractors at the work site and all other persons
affected by the Work, all materials and equipment in the care and custody of the
Contractor or Subcontractor, all Work, and all property at the work site.
ARTICLE 26
LIQUIDATED DAMAGES:
26.1 Owner and Contractor recognize that time is of the essence here and the Owner
will suffer financial loss if the Work is not complete within the time specified
above, plus any extensions thereof allowed. If the Contractor fails to perform the
Work within the specified time set forth in the Contract Documents as adjusted
pursuant to this Article, the Owner and Contractor agree that as liquidated
damages, and not as a penalty, for delay in performance the Contractor shall pay
the Owner in the amount stipulated below for each and every calendar day that
expires after _______________ where the Work is not complete and ready for
Final Payment, the Owner shall have the right to deduct liquidated damages from
any amount due or that may become due to the Contractor, or to collect such
liquidated damages from the Contractor or the Surety. The Owner has the option
to enforce liquidated damages or to waive such damages.
26.2 The liquidated damages herein specified shall only apply to Contractor's delay in
performance. Liquidated damages are intended only to compensate the Owner
for additional personnel efforts in administering the Contract after normally
scheduled completions dates, Owner inconvenience, lost opportunities, and lost
confidence in government and morale of government w hen work is not
completed on time.
26.3 Such damages are uncertain in amount and difficult to measure and prove
accurately. By executing this Contract, the Contractor agrees that the liquidated
damages specified herein are reasonable in amount and are not disproportionate
to actual anticipated damages. Liquidated damages do not include any sums of
money to reimburse the Owner for extra costs which the Owner may become
obligated to pay on other contracts which are delayed or extended because of
Contractor's failure to complete the Work within the time period as specified
and data, locating all underground facilities as shown or indicated in the Contract
Documents, coordination of the Work with the owners of such facilities, and the
safety and protection of all such underground facilities, and repairing any
damage thereto resulting from the Work.
ARTICLE 25
SAFETY:
Contractor shall be responsible for initiating, maintaining and supervising all safety
precautions and programs in connections with the Work. The Contractor shall take all
reasonable safety precautions and provide all reasonable protection to prevent damage,
injury, or loss to all employees and Subcontractors at the work site and all other persons
affected by the Work, all materials and equipment in the care and custody of the
Contractor or Subcontractor, all Work, and all property at the work site.
ARTICLE 26
LIQUIDATED DAMAGES:
26.1 Owner and Contractor recognize that time is of the essence here and the Owner
will suffer financial loss if the Work is not complete within the time specified
above, plus any extensions thereof allowed. If the Contractor fails to perform the
Work within the specified time set forth in the Contract Documents as adjusted
pursuant to this Article, the Owner and Contractor agree that as liquidated
damages, and not as a penalty, for delay in performance the Contractor shall pay
the Owner in the amount stipulated below for each and every calendar day that
expires after _______________ where the Work is not complete and ready for
Final Payment, the Owner shall have the right to deduct liquidated damages from
any amount due or that may become due to the Contractor, or to collect such
liquidated damages from the Contractor or the Surety. The Owner has the option
to enforce liquidated damages or to waive such damages.
26.2 The liquidated damages herein specified shall only apply to Contractor's delay in
performance. Liquidated damages are intended only to compensate the Owner
for additional personnel efforts in administering the Contract after normally
scheduled completions dates, Owner inconvenience, lost opportunities, and lost
confidence in government and morale of government w hen work is not
completed on time.
26.3 Such damages are uncertain in amount and difficult to measure and prove
accurately. By executing this Contract, the Contractor agrees that the liquidated
damages specified herein are reasonable in amount and are not disproportionate
to actual anticipated damages. Liquidated damages do not include any sums of
money to reimburse the Owner for extra costs which the Owner may become
obligated to pay on other contracts which are delayed or extended because of
Contractor's failure to complete the Work within the time period as specified
herein, including costs associated with the delay or interference with the Project.
Liquidated damages are not intended to include litigation costs or attorney fees
incurred by the Owner, or other incidental or consequential damages suffered by
the Owner due to the Contractor's performance. If the Owner charges liquidated
damages to the Contractor, this shall not preclude the Owner from commencing
an action against the Contractor for other actual harm resulting from the
Contractor's performance, including but not limited to, costs associated with the
delay or interference with the Project.
26.4 In order to recover liquidated damages, the Owner is under no obligation to prove
the actual damages sustained by the Owner due to the Contractor's delay in
performance. The parties agree that liquidated damages shall be computed
according to the following schedule, based upon the Contract Price, inclusive of
any applicable changes thereto, for each and every day that completion of the
Work shall be delayed:
TOTAL CONTRACT PRICE
Liquidated
From To and Including Damages/per day
$0 $500,000 $300.00
$500,000 $1,000,000 $500.00
$1,000,000 (and above) $800.00
ARTICLE 27
SPECIAL/MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS:
27.1 Each Party hereto agrees to cooperate in all reasonable respects necessary to
consummate the transactions contemplated by this Contract, and from time to
time to do such acts and things and execute and deliver such documents and
instruments as may reasonably be required in order to implement the
transactions contemplated hereby. Each Party hereto agrees to cooperate in the
execution of subsequent Addenda, or to re-execute an amended version of this
Agreement, in the event that a Party discovers: 1) a clerical error; or 2) a
misinterpretation of the law; or 3) an error as to form; when such error(s) obviate
or hinder the consideration, performance, or enforcement of this Agreement.
27.2 This contract is governed by the laws of the State of Colorado and any action to
enforce any of the provisions, obligations or covenants of this contract shall be
commenced only in a court of proper jurisdiction in Montrose County, Colorado.
27.3 Contractor shall not assign this contract. The provisions of the contract are
binding on the heirs, successors or assignees of the parties.
27.4 The rights and remedies available under this contract shall be in addition to any
rights and remedies allowed by law.
Liquidated damages are not intended to include litigation costs or attorney fees
incurred by the Owner, or other incidental or consequential damages suffered by
the Owner due to the Contractor's performance. If the Owner charges liquidated
damages to the Contractor, this shall not preclude the Owner from commencing
an action against the Contractor for other actual harm resulting from the
Contractor's performance, including but not limited to, costs associated with the
delay or interference with the Project.
26.4 In order to recover liquidated damages, the Owner is under no obligation to prove
the actual damages sustained by the Owner due to the Contractor's delay in
performance. The parties agree that liquidated damages shall be computed
according to the following schedule, based upon the Contract Price, inclusive of
any applicable changes thereto, for each and every day that completion of the
Work shall be delayed:
TOTAL CONTRACT PRICE
Liquidated
From To and Including Damages/per day
$0 $500,000 $300.00
$500,000 $1,000,000 $500.00
$1,000,000 (and above) $800.00
ARTICLE 27
SPECIAL/MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS:
27.1 Each Party hereto agrees to cooperate in all reasonable respects necessary to
consummate the transactions contemplated by this Contract, and from time to
time to do such acts and things and execute and deliver such documents and
instruments as may reasonably be required in order to implement the
transactions contemplated hereby. Each Party hereto agrees to cooperate in the
execution of subsequent Addenda, or to re-execute an amended version of this
Agreement, in the event that a Party discovers: 1) a clerical error; or 2) a
misinterpretation of the law; or 3) an error as to form; when such error(s) obviate
or hinder the consideration, performance, or enforcement of this Agreement.
27.2 This contract is governed by the laws of the State of Colorado and any action to
enforce any of the provisions, obligations or covenants of this contract shall be
commenced only in a court of proper jurisdiction in Montrose County, Colorado.
27.3 Contractor shall not assign this contract. The provisions of the contract are
binding on the heirs, successors or assignees of the parties.
27.4 The rights and remedies available under this contract shall be in addition to any
rights and remedies allowed by law.
27.5 No failure to enforce any provision of the contract on account of any breach
thereof, shall be considered as a waiver of any right to enforce provisions of this
contract concerning any subsequent or continuing breach.
27.6 If any provision of this Agreement is declared by any court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid for any reason, such invalidity shall not effect the
remaining provisions. On the contrary, such remaining provisions shall be fully
severable, and this Agreement shall be construed and enforced as if such invalid
provisions never had been inserted in this Agreement.
27.7 The terms of this agreement shall remain in full force and effect following final
payment.
27.8 Contractor shall comply with the requirements of Colorado Revised Statutes 8-
17.5-101, et seq. and shall abide by the certification attached hereto as For
Services Addendum.
27.9 Sole Source Contracts. To the extent this contract may be construed to be a
sole source contract within the meaning of sections 15 through 17 of Article
XXVIII of the Colorado Constitution, and to the extent these constitutional
provisions have not been enjoined or invalidated by a court of competent
jurisdiction, the requirements and limitations of these constitutional provisions are
hereby incorporated in this contract.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF MONTROSE, COLORADO
By: __________________
David White, Chairman
Attest: ______________________
Deputy Clerk and Recorder
CONTRACTOR:
By: _________________________________
__________________________________________
Printed name
Title: ____________________________________
thereof, shall be considered as a waiver of any right to enforce provisions of this
contract concerning any subsequent or continuing breach.
27.6 If any provision of this Agreement is declared by any court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid for any reason, such invalidity shall not effect the
remaining provisions. On the contrary, such remaining provisions shall be fully
severable, and this Agreement shall be construed and enforced as if such invalid
provisions never had been inserted in this Agreement.
27.7 The terms of this agreement shall remain in full force and effect following final
payment.
27.8 Contractor shall comply with the requirements of Colorado Revised Statutes 8-
17.5-101, et seq. and shall abide by the certification attached hereto as For
Services Addendum.
27.9 Sole Source Contracts. To the extent this contract may be construed to be a
sole source contract within the meaning of sections 15 through 17 of Article
XXVIII of the Colorado Constitution, and to the extent these constitutional
provisions have not been enjoined or invalidated by a court of competent
jurisdiction, the requirements and limitations of these constitutional provisions are
hereby incorporated in this contract.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF MONTROSE, COLORADO
By: __________________
David White, Chairman
Attest: ______________________
Deputy Clerk and Recorder
CONTRACTOR:
By: _________________________________
__________________________________________
Printed name
Title: ____________________________________
ADDENDUM
NOTIFICATION OF IMMIGRATION COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS AND
CERTIFICATION BY CONTRACTOR
____________________, (Contractor herein) acknowledges that Contractor has been
notified of the immigration compliance requirements of C.R.S. § 8-17.5-101, et.seq. (House Bill
06-1343), and hereby CERTIFIES that:
1. The Contractor shall not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to
perform work under the public contract for services; or
2. Enter into a contract with a subcontractor that fails to certify to the Contractor that
the subcontractor shall not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to perform work
under the public contract for services;
3. The Contractor has verified or attempted to verify through participation in the
basic pilot program that the Contractor does not employ any illegal aliens and, if the Contractor
is not accepted into the basic pilot program prior to entering into a public contract for services,
that the Contractor shall apply to participate in the basic pilot program every three months until
the Contractor is accepted or the public contract for services has been completed, whichever is
earlier. This provision shall not be required or effective in a public contract for services if the
basic pilot program is discontinued;
4. The Contractor acknowledges that the Contractor is prohibited from using basic
pilot program procedures to undertake pre-employment screening of job applicants while the
public contract for services is being performed;
5. If the Contractor obtains actual knowledge that a subcontractor performing work
under the public contract for services knowingly employs or contracts with an illegal alien, the
Contractor shall be required to:
(A) Notify the subcontractor and the contracting state agency or political subdivision
within three days that the Contractor has actual knowledge that the subcontractor is
employing or contracting with an illegal alien; and
(B) Terminate the subcontract with the subcontractor if within three days of receiving
the notice required pursuant to subparagraph (A) of this Section 5 the subcontractor does
not stop employing or contracting with the illegal alien; except that the Contractor shall
not terminate the contract with the subcontractor if during such three days the
subcontractor provides information to establish that the subcontractor has not knowingly
employed or contracted with an illegal alien.
6. Contractor is required to comply with any reasonable request by the State
Department of Labor and Employment (Department herein) made in the course of an
NOTIFICATION OF IMMIGRATION COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS AND
CERTIFICATION BY CONTRACTOR
____________________, (Contractor herein) acknowledges that Contractor has been
notified of the immigration compliance requirements of C.R.S. § 8-17.5-101, et.seq. (House Bill
06-1343), and hereby CERTIFIES that:
1. The Contractor shall not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to
perform work under the public contract for services; or
2. Enter into a contract with a subcontractor that fails to certify to the Contractor that
the subcontractor shall not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to perform work
under the public contract for services;
3. The Contractor has verified or attempted to verify through participation in the
basic pilot program that the Contractor does not employ any illegal aliens and, if the Contractor
is not accepted into the basic pilot program prior to entering into a public contract for services,
that the Contractor shall apply to participate in the basic pilot program every three months until
the Contractor is accepted or the public contract for services has been completed, whichever is
earlier. This provision shall not be required or effective in a public contract for services if the
basic pilot program is discontinued;
4. The Contractor acknowledges that the Contractor is prohibited from using basic
pilot program procedures to undertake pre-employment screening of job applicants while the
public contract for services is being performed;
5. If the Contractor obtains actual knowledge that a subcontractor performing work
under the public contract for services knowingly employs or contracts with an illegal alien, the
Contractor shall be required to:
(A) Notify the subcontractor and the contracting state agency or political subdivision
within three days that the Contractor has actual knowledge that the subcontractor is
employing or contracting with an illegal alien; and
(B) Terminate the subcontract with the subcontractor if within three days of receiving
the notice required pursuant to subparagraph (A) of this Section 5 the subcontractor does
not stop employing or contracting with the illegal alien; except that the Contractor shall
not terminate the contract with the subcontractor if during such three days the
subcontractor provides information to establish that the subcontractor has not knowingly
employed or contracted with an illegal alien.
6. Contractor is required to comply with any reasonable request by the State
Department of Labor and Employment (Department herein) made in the course of an
investigation that the Department is undertaking pursuant to the authority established in C.R.S. §
8-17.5-102(5).
7. If Contractor violates a provision of the public contract for services required
herein may terminate the contract for a breach of the contract. If the contract is so terminated,
the Contractor shall be liable for actual and consequential damages to the County.
8. The County is obligated to notify the office of the secretary of state if a contractor
violates a provision of this Addendum and the County terminates the contract for such breach.
Based on this notification, the secretary of state shall maintain a list that includes the name of the
Contractor, the state agency or political subdivision that terminated the public contract for
services, and the date of the termination. A contractor shall be removed from the list if two years
have passed since the date the contract was terminated, or if a court of competent jurisdiction
determines that there has not been a violation of the provision of the public contract for services
required pursuant to Section I. An agency or political subdivision shall notify the office of the
secretary of state if a court has made such a determination. The list shall be available for public
inspection at the office of the secretary of state and shall be published on the internet on the
website maintained by the office of the secretary of state.
9. The Department may investigate whether a contractor is complying with the
provisions of a public contract for services required pursuant to Section I. The Department may
conduct on-site inspections where a public contract for services is being performed, request and
review documentation that proves the citizenship of any person performing work on a public
contract for services, or take any other reasonable steps that are necessary to determine whether a
contractor is complying with the provisions of a public contract for services required pursuant to
Section I. The Department shall receive complaints of suspected violations of a provision of a
public contract for services (this Addendum) and shall have discretion to determine which
complaints, if any, are to be investigated. The results of any investigation shall not constitute
final agency action. The Contractor is hereby notified that the Department is authorized to
promulgate rules in accordance with article 4 of title 24, C.R.S., to implement the provisions of
C.R.S. § 8-17.5-101, et. seq.
Dated this day of , 20XX.
[CONTRACTOR]
By
[Printed Name]
8-17.5-102(5).
7. If Contractor violates a provision of the public contract for services required
herein may terminate the contract for a breach of the contract. If the contract is so terminated,
the Contractor shall be liable for actual and consequential damages to the County.
8. The County is obligated to notify the office of the secretary of state if a contractor
violates a provision of this Addendum and the County terminates the contract for such breach.
Based on this notification, the secretary of state shall maintain a list that includes the name of the
Contractor, the state agency or political subdivision that terminated the public contract for
services, and the date of the termination. A contractor shall be removed from the list if two years
have passed since the date the contract was terminated, or if a court of competent jurisdiction
determines that there has not been a violation of the provision of the public contract for services
required pursuant to Section I. An agency or political subdivision shall notify the office of the
secretary of state if a court has made such a determination. The list shall be available for public
inspection at the office of the secretary of state and shall be published on the internet on the
website maintained by the office of the secretary of state.
9. The Department may investigate whether a contractor is complying with the
provisions of a public contract for services required pursuant to Section I. The Department may
conduct on-site inspections where a public contract for services is being performed, request and
review documentation that proves the citizenship of any person performing work on a public
contract for services, or take any other reasonable steps that are necessary to determine whether a
contractor is complying with the provisions of a public contract for services required pursuant to
Section I. The Department shall receive complaints of suspected violations of a provision of a
public contract for services (this Addendum) and shall have discretion to determine which
complaints, if any, are to be investigated. The results of any investigation shall not constitute
final agency action. The Contractor is hereby notified that the Department is authorized to
promulgate rules in accordance with article 4 of title 24, C.R.S., to implement the provisions of
C.R.S. § 8-17.5-101, et. seq.
Dated this day of , 20XX.
[CONTRACTOR]
By
[Printed Name]
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